Van Wert, Ohio

About Van Wert

Van Wert, OH is a close-knit town located in northwestern Ohio counting 11,123 people who proudly call it home.

Van Wert holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,477 residents per square mile.

📰 Van Wert News Today

• Football: Crummey’s versatility adds another element for Van Wert limaohio.com · Aug 18
• Ellen Grimes Obituary (2026) - Van Wert, OH - The Lima News Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Supreme Court Certifies Van Wert Specialized Docket for Veterans Court News Ohio (.gov) · Aug 14
• Re-Dedication Of The Van Wert Historical City Limit Sign Mercer County Outlook · Aug 14
• Allen and Van Wert counties flood watch, August 16 Bluffton Icon · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Van Wert Unique

• Positioned in northwestern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,123.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Van Wert

• 133 Bistro
• Bob Evans — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Beer Barrel
• Mi Ranchito — mexican
• Tim Hortons — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Van Wert County Fairgrounds · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Van Wert

• Dickinson Park reviews ★
• Fountain Park reviews ★
• Franklin Park reviews ★
• Hiestand Park reviews ★
• Jubilee Park reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Smiley Park reviews ★
• Van Wert County Fairgrounds · Attraction reviews ★
• Wesley Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Van Wert

• Lincolnview Elementary School
• Lincolnview Jr/Sr High School
• Van Wert Early Childhood Center
• Van Wert Elementary School
• Van Wert High School
• Van Wert Middle School
• Vantage Career Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Van Wert County Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating)

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Van Wert

🏘️ Nearby Communities